incantucciavate
Syllables
in-can-tuc-cia-va-te
Pronunciation
/ˌiŋ.kan.tuk.t͡ʃʃaˈva.te/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
in- + cant- + -uccia-
The Italian verb 'incantucciavate' (you all were enchanting) is divided into six syllables: in-can-tuc-cia-va-te, with stress on the final syllable. Its morphology includes a prefix, root, and diminutive suffix, and its syllabification follows standard Italian rules.
Definitions
- 1
To enchant (you all) in a small or endearing way.
You all were enchanting/charming (in a small way).
“Voi incantucciavate i bambini con le vostre storie.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('te').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. can — Open syllable, unstressed.. tuc — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cia — Open syllable, unstressed.. va — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Breakage
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
Palatalization
'c' before 'i' or 'e' becomes /t͡ʃ/.
- The verb 'incantucciare' is relatively rare.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (gemination of consonants) might exist.
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